How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Shrewsbury | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,943 | 5,703 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Shrewsbury | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,706 | $26,980 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 35.9% | 33.3% |
| Local Revenue | 59.4% | 60.4% |
Shrewsbury
Federal State Local
Waltham
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Shrewsbury | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| African American | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 48.6% |
| Asian | 33.4% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Shrewsbury | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 335:1 | 269.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 19.4% |
School Types
Shrewsbury
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Waltham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.